Engineering a world of possibilities
Colorado School of Mines invites applications for temporary research hourly positions. Are you interested in being in our pool of qualified individuals as needs arise?The Opportunity
Colorado School of Mines invites applications for temporary research hourly positions. Our goal is to create a pool of interested and qualified individuals who we may contact as temporary research needs arise across campus. Duties include working with faculty and principal investigators to support ongoing research in labs.
Temporary employment at Mines does not include benefits and duration of assignments vary from a few weeks to 9 months. Applicants will be asked to complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, veterans status) and upload a resume/CV. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the hiring department; otherwise, you may not receive communication regarding your application. For further information, please email [email protected].
Minimum Qualifications
Experience or knowledge of research techniques in related lab or research setting
Pay Rate
$14.42 - $30.00 per hour
Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s education, training and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.
About Mines & Golden, CO
When the world looks for answers, the world looks to Mines.
Colorado School of Mines is a top-ranked public university solving the grand challenges facing our society, particularly those related to the Earth, energy and the environment. Founded in 1874 with specialties in mining and metallurgy, Mines’ scope and mission have continually expanded to meet the needs of industry and society. Today, we are the No. 38 public university in the nation, recognized for our innovation and undergraduate teaching in science, technology engineering and math (U.S. News and World Report, 2023).
Mines graduates are change makers, boundary breakers and problem solvers. Since our earliest days, a Mines education has been and continues to be a transformational opportunity, with one of the strongest returns on investment out there for talented STEM students of all backgrounds.
At the same time, Mines faculty members are pushing their fields in new directions, whether that’s manufacturing, space resources, quantum engineering, carbon capture or more. Mines was recently classified as a R1 “Very High Activity” research institution by Carnegie, a notable feat for any university but particularly one of our size.
Are you looking for an inspiring, mission-driven workplace where you can contribute to solving the world’s problems and educating the next generation of change makers? Are you an individual who values a diverse and inclusive community, where our different perspectives, experiences and cultures enrich the educational and work experience?
Look to Mines.
Equal Opportunity
It is the intent of Mines to comply with the applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and their implementation rules and regulations, in support of equal opportunities for qualified applicants with disabilities. To meet this goal, Mines will make reasonable accommodations during the employment selection process and within our working environment.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on our site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our Human Resources team at [email protected] or 303.273.3250 for assistance.
Successful completion of a background investigation is required for this position.
Background Investigation Required
Yes
Colorado's premier engineering and applied science university for 150 years and counting
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Colorado School of Mines Golden, Colorado, USA Office
Golden, CO, United States, 80401
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